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Rent rises 12% in one year in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Life has become increasingly expensive for Canadians recently, and those renting their homes in Lethbridge are certainly feeling the pinch.The latest National Rent Report from Rentals...
Jul 15, 2022

Kainai Powwow and Celebration returns after two-year absence
STANDOFF, AB - The Kanai Powwow and Celebration makes its return Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 17 at Red Crow Park in Standoff. The event marks a comeback after a two-year absence caused by the pand...
Jul 15, 2022

Information sought on vandalism at Vauxhall Safety Rest Stop
MD OF TABER, AB - The Municipal District of Taber is asking for help to find the culprits of a case of vandalism this week.Officials say the MD is working with the RCMP to find the individual, or indi...
Jul 15, 2022

House of Commons industry committee to discuss investigating Rogers outage
OTTAWA, ON - The House of Commons industry and technology committee is set to meet today [July 15, 2022] to discuss launching an investigation into the Rogers Communications Inc. outage. Last Friday's...
Jul 15, 2022

Suspect arrested in downtown Lethbridge hostage incident
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says charges are pending after a 40-year-old suspect was arrested in Thursday's hostage situation. Officers responded to a report of an arm...
Jul 14, 2022

Federal government sends $2B in health transfers, other funding to provinces
OTTAWA, ON - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the provinces, territories and municipalities have now received more than $2.85 billion promised months ago for health care, transit systems and cl...
Jul 14, 2022

Lethbridge gymnastics coach charged with sexually assaulting seven-year-old
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a man who allegedly committed sexual assault against a minor.On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, LPS received a report that a seven-year-old ...
Jul 14, 2022

Big crowds, road closures, and heavy security expected for Pope's visit to Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - Organizers of the Pope's upcoming visit to Alberta are asking people to arrive early to events so Indigenous residential school survivors and elders can participate with dignity.Thousan...
Jul 14, 2022

Documents show recommendations, warnings from chief medical officer of health
EDMONTON, AB - The Provincial Court of Alberta has released documents providing a glimpse into how Alberta's United Conservative Party (UCP) government decided when to begin removing provincial COVID-...
Jul 14, 2022

Canadian dollar falls to a 20-month low after supersized interest rate hike
TORONTO, ON - The loonie hit a 20-month low, one day after the Bank of Canada announced its largest interest rate hike since 1998.The Canadian dollar traded at a low of 75.62 cents US in early trading...
Jul 14, 2022